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Huey P brings the Sound of Struggle and Hope from Seattle

Although the northwest of the United States is not known for hip-hop much the region refuses to be overlooked with acts like DJ Drama's Huey Pready to rip up the scene and define the region's sound.

"The sound of NW hip-hop, to me, is the sound of struggle and hope. We
feel like Cleveland, we haven't had an artist we feel represents the
urban community make it to a major level," says Huey P about the sound of the northwest.

And like Cleveland, the northwest needs a Lebron and Huey is working hard to be just that with no slowing down or slacking in sight, the rapper delivers a new release, 206253, that is all about Seattle the hope and the struggle.

"I have no time to slack. there is
always someone else working hard to get ahead. So I always have to be
working harder to get ahead," explains Huey when asked about his hustle.

See what else Huey P had to say about his sound, music, city and hustle below.

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AGHHH: What would you say is the northwest’s sound in hip-hop?

Huey P: The sound of NW hip-hop, to me, is the sound of struggle and hope. We feel like Cleveland, we haven't had an artist we feel represents the urban community make it to a major level.

AGHHH: How did you enter the rap game?

Huey P: I began to make music when I was 13, fooling around with a few friends and it ended up being something I was really good at. I always created music but didn't take it serious until 18 or 19.

AGHHH: You're hooked up with DJ Drama for your latest release "206253," how did that happen and what's it like working with him?

Huey P: The DJ Drama situation was about two years in the making. We met on one of his trips to Washington State (Tacoma), he heard some of the music I had so over the two years while he was taking care of his business, I was working on getting my quality up to par and getting everything we needed into place. Once he was available we sent over the material and the rest is history.

AGHHH: After your first EP “Did You Get The Message,” do you think hip-hop heads got the message?

Huey P: I'm confident that I got the message across, if hip-hop heads haven't got the message they are either sleeping or haven't heard it yet. I feel I made it clear what my message was for that project.

AGHHH: First single is “Are You Ready,” so how ready are you for the rap lifestyle?

Huey P: I've been ready, I feel like. the lifestyle isn't too much different from the lifestyle I already live. the main adjustment I'm worried about is my relationship with my children (2) . Other than that, I have no worries...Hakuna Matata.

AGHHH: You have a song with Ty Dolla $ign titled “Fan,” what’s the craziest thing that has happened to you thus far in the rap game either involving a fan or just in general?

Huey P: The craziest thing thus far has just been signing autographs and people wanting to take a picture with me. just being noticed and recognized by random people is something I'm just getting use to.

AGHHH: How are the features on your latest project with DJ Drama “206253?”

Huey P: The features on the "206253" project are pretty straight forward. Definitely had fun making the music, taking a different approach than usual .

AGHHH: What producers did you work with on “206253?”

Huey P: On the "206253" project I worked a lot with Sway Side Music producer "Chris Pack" , Brainstorm, Blasian Beats, Max Watters and I did some of the production myself.

AGHHH: Being a hustler is important in the music industry define your hustle?

Huey P: Defining my hustle would be - NON STOP. I'm a father, friend, lover, artist. I have no time to slack. there is always someone else working hard to get ahead. So I always have to be working harder to get ahead. NON STOP

AGHHH: Do you consider yourself a businessman or just a rapper?

Huey P: I consider myself a businessman for sure. I don't have a one track mind or mentality . Its not just about rapping and the fame. this is what my kids will be able to set their kids up off of. This is what will take care of my loved ones and their loved ones. So, you have to have a business mentality.

AGHHH: What message do you want to get across to the listeners of your music?

Huey P: The message I want to get across is that if you believe in yourself and what you are doing, you can be successful. No matter what lane you are in. Just be smart about what you are doing and anything is possible. Even something so far fetched as changing the world.

AGHHH: When will “206253” be released if not already?

Huey P: The project already dropped, it's available on pretty much all music sites and services along with "Did You Get The Message."